[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 135 (Thursday, July 30, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H4179]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                       HONORING FIRST RESPONDERS

  (Mr. KELLER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. KELLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to share a remarkable story 
of heroism by our first responders in Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional 
District.
  On the evening of Saturday, February 15, 2020, in Jersey Shore, 
Pennsylvania, a multiple alarm fire was reported at the Broadway Hotel 
and Restaurant, quickly engulfing the building and the multiple 
residential apartments in the upper levels of the structure.
  The situation quickly escalated as reports indicated that a man was 
trapped on the third floor.
  With complete disregard for their own well-being, Chief Howard Fausey 
and Assistant Chief Ethan Goodbrod of Citizen's Hose Company Station 
45, Jason Clarke, and Ron Daley of Independent Hose Company, and 
Patrolman Shawn Hummer took decisive action knowing life was at stake.
  Under thick smoke and extreme heat, the firefighters breached the 
structure, retrieved and extracted the victim while sharing their 
oxygen with the man due to overwhelming conditions.
  I am happy to report that the victim has recovered from his injuries 
and is undoubtedly alive today because of the bravery of these men.
  We can all sleep safer knowing that there are dedicated and selfless 
first responders that stand ready to give their lives for ours.
  Madam Speaker, I thank Chief Fausey, Assistant Chief Goodbrod, 
firefighters Jason Clarke and Ron Daley, Patrolman Shawn Hummer, the 
police department, and the responding companies for their service and 
heroism in the line of duty.

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